NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra state consumer commission has sentenced two partners of a construction firm to two years in jail for failing to comply with its order to complete a flat, obtain an occupancy certificate and hand over possession to the buyers. The commission, in its order dated August 6, also fined each partner Rs…
Alvi warns over Imran Khan’s worsening health NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Tuesday raised the alarm over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s worsening health, saying his medical reports were “alarming” and pointing to anxiety, heart palpitations and high blood pressure.In a post on X, Alvi said, “Imran Khan’s medical reports are alarming. I…
Rupee weakens against US dollar Rupee continued its fall against the US dollar on Tuesday, falling 7 paise to 95.68 in early trade as elevated crude oil prices and steady demand for the greenback weighed down the currency.Rupee had already lost 19 paise in the previous session, closing at 95.61 against the dollar on Monday….
Australia have made one change to their squad for the second and final ICC World Test Championship match against Bangladesh in Mackay.Opener Jake Weatherald has been left out of the 13-player squad, with left-hander Matthew Renshaw coming in as his replacement. Renshaw gets Test recall If selected, Renshaw will make his first Test appearance for…
Tiya Aggarwal presenting her idea before the jury. Tiya Aggarwal, a student of Canadian high school, has developed a smart irrigation system designed to care for more than 150 plant species. She won the top prize at a provincial entrepreneurship competition.A grade 12 student at Burnaby South Secondary in British Columbia, Tia presented her idea,…
Salma Hayek welcomes her first grandson, shares an adorable video, and reveals the baby’s name in a new post online. (Instagram) Salma Hayek is officially a grandmother now! The beloved actress, who is best known for her roles in films like ‘Desparado,’ ‘Grown Ups,’ and ‘From Dusk Till Dawn,’ recently shared a post on her…
Vijay apologises on minister’s behalf for his Karunanidhi reference Tamil Nadu chief minister C Vijay Joseph apologised in the assembly on Monday after a minister referred to former CM and DMK patriarch late M Karunanidhi by name without using the customary respectful honorific.State forest minister R V Ranjith Kumar’s reference to the late DMK leader…
Tropical Storm Lala strengthened on the Big Island of Hawaii (Picture credit: AP) Hawaii officials linked one death on Monday to Tropical Storm Lala after a woman reported missing from Naalehu on the Big Island was found dead. Authorities did not immediately release further information about her or how she died.The death was confirmed a…
Top stocks to buy today on August 18, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Mphasis, Supreme Industries, United Spirits, and Kfin Technologies are the top stocks to buy that Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan has recommended for August 18, 2026:Buy Mphasis at CMP; Stop Loss: Rs 2415 on a closing basis; Target: Rs…
Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) Rishabh Pant’s one-liners from behind the stumps are nothing new. The India wicketkeeper is known for his funny banter with players during matches, with several of his conversations being picked up by the stump microphone.A similar moment was caught during Day 3 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle…
